Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wickham, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wickham.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Tapas catering in Wickham, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
Tapas make a party in Wickham easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Wickham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Wickham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Also near Wickham
Also in Wickham
Planning a tapas spread in Wickham
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO17 area, we can cook for your guests. Wickham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Wickham to Southampton (9 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17. Streets in the area include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (within half a mile west)
Common questions in Wickham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Wickham close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose live paella in Wickham?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Wickham
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff